World of the Wild - Show at Hogle Zoo

Great News Everyone,

This year I was asked to be the featured artist for the Hogle Zoo's, "World of the Wild" Art Show. I have a created a special painting just for this years poster. I was asked to paint a rhino and I had a rare opportunity to get up close with the Zoo's rhinos, George and Princess.

 

The original painting of "George" will be feature along with "Archimedes" at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, UT, from Feb. 1 - Mar. 16. This show is free for all Zoo visitors with a paid Zoo admission. Art work is for sale with 30% of sales going back to support the Zoo's art programs.

"Archimedes"                               20" x 16"

Posters will be available for sale at the show and online at www.hoglezoo.org. Posters are $15 (signed) and $10 (unsigned).

Artist's Studio Sale

Good News Everybody,

The New Year is just around the corner and with all of the commissions and shows I have had this year, I need more space in my studio. To make room I am having an Artist's Studio Sale! For the few weeks, collectors will be able to buy one of a kind originals via my Etsy page or directly through me. As if that isn't enough, I am also offering a 50% discount on all paintings, through Jan. 4, 2014. However, I am only telling previous collectors, followers of this blog and my Instagram followers.

Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/bregelle to see what paintings are available for purchase and at checkout enter in the coupon code ASTUDIOSALE50 to receive 50% off. If you would like to purchase a painting directly from me, please email me at artbybregelle@hotmail.com.

"Drifters"                                                12" x 9"

Don't miss your chance to own a Bregelle Whitworth Davis Original! All paintings are Acrylic on Canvas.

Small Works Show

Good News Everyone,

I am still alive! Sorry I haven't been the best at keeping up on my blog this year but it has been a year events, good and bad. Let's focus on the good upcoming events.

For those that don't know, I have also joined two amazing galleries this year. Closer to the Sun Gallery of Fine Art in Steamboat Springs, CO, which is gearing up to open just before Christmas and Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art in Santa Fe, NM.

Currently at Giacobbe-Fritz my artwork is featured in Small Works Show just in time for the Holidays. Don't miss out on my latest work and cute paintings like "Hideout" or "Pop"!

                                     "Hideout"                                20"x 20"             "Pop"                                        6" x 6"                         

Website Update

Good News Everyone,

My website has been updated with some of my most recent paintings. To visit my website go to www.artbybregelle.com.

The Great Oz                                                       18" x 36"

Special Events in June

Great News Everyone,

I have two exciting events coming up next month. The first event is something that is every close to my heart, a fundraising event for the New Mexico chapter of the House Rabbit Society. They are holding a silent auction where more than 20 artists have donated artwork in an effort to raise money. As many of you know we have been blessed to have had our house rabbits Edgar and Hazel in our lives for 6 and 7 years. And we look forward to many more with Edgar. They both have been my painting buddies and I loved spending time with them. Edgar is featured as this year's model. Isn't she so cute? This painting is titled, "Usagi Sunrise" and is 8" x 10".

During the week of June 8- 15 all of the artwork will be on display at Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art in Santa Fe, NM. For more information please visit www.newmexicohrs.org or to bid phone, email, or visit the gallery in person. (art@giacobbefritz, 505-986-1156, bill@rabbit.org, 505-225-5744).

The second great event is a 3 Man Show that I will be part of at Lovetts Gallery in Tulsa, OK. "Hardlines" will be held June 14 -15 and will be featuring my newest series of artwork, "Precious Elements" which is inspired by gemstones and other precious elements.

Sneak Preview of the Show.....

 "The Big Bad Bird"                                            30" x 30"

Collectors Circle Reception & Preview

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 5:00-7:00

Public Opening & Live Demonstrations

Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 10:00-5:00

Exhibition runs through July 15^th and will be featuring Mark Yearwood, Geoffrey Gorman, as well as, myself. I hope to see everyone there!

The Winner is.....

 

Good & Bad News Everyone,

I'll start with the good news. Last night we held the drawing for the "Help for Hazel" Fundraiser. We want to say thank you again to everyone that has donated and supported us through this. And the moment you have all been waiting for, the winner of an original painting by Tyler Davis (www.42brushes.com). And the winner is......

 Rachel Hopps!

We are so excited for Rachel and 4 lovely bunnies. And once her painting is complete it will be traveling all the way to the United Kingdom. Thanks again for all of the support from around the world!

 

Now to share the bad news. Many of you may have tried to enter the fundraiser the last week but were not able. We decided to remove the PayPal links early due to the news we received about Hazel. 

The beginning of last week we noticed that Hazel was breathing a little funny and we could tell that the tumors on her stomach were causing her pain. When we took her into her surgery appointment on Thursday, we also had Dr. Harris do x-rays. Later that day, I was called to pick Hazel up if we would like to say goodbye to her. The x-rays showed that Hazel had little room in the lungs anymore for oxygen. Almost all of her lung capacity was filled with tumors. At this point there was nothing anyone could do to help her recover. I had Dr. Harris give her a pain medication injection and we brought her home knowing that we would need to say goodbye to her in the next few days. 

We spend the night with her and held her as much as we could, but as the hours grew later and later we knew that she was suffering was growing as well. Together we decided the best thing for her was to take her into the vet first thing in the morning. We hoped that she wouldn't have to suffer through the night and would peacefully past away in her sleep; however, our sweet little Hazel was a fighter until the end. I don't think she wanted to leave us anymore than we wanted to let her go.

Friday morning we said goodbye and held her in our arms while she fell asleep for the last time. Saturday we travel up to Idaho and laid her body to rest in my parents yard. 

This week has been one of the hardest of my life. Hazel was more than just a pet, she and I spend all day everyday together for the past 6 years. She has been my companion, my friend, my foot warmer, and my muse and my reason to paint. We will greatly miss her and her sweet spirit! She has filled our lives with joy and love.

Thank you again for everyone's support and kind words. We hope that with

time and prayers our sorrow will be filled with the joy of her memories.

Only One Week Left!

Good News Everyone,

There is still one week left to purchase tickets for the "Help for Hazel" Fundraiser! The deadline to enter the drawing is April 24th at Midnight. The winner of the drawing will get to choose what they want painted by Tyler Davis (www.42brushes.com) on their choose of a wooden bowl or a deep edge panel.

For more info or to donate please visit my website at www.artbybregelle.com and click on the "Help for Hazel" button on the right hand side.

Thank you to all that have donated and helped to support us!